Saint Martin (Sint Maarten)

About this artwork.

The architect of the building, Egbert Reitsma, also created the facade sculpture Saint Martin. The saint seems to ride out of the facade of the building on his horse. Because the sculpture is made of brick, like the building, it cannot really be distinguished from the facade. 
 
As mentioned, Saint Martin is the patron saint of the city of Groningen. His name day is celebrated every year, on November 11th. Children go to the doors with lanterns, sing a song and are given a treat. The underlying idea – in the spirit of Saint Martin – is a fair distribution of wealth.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  Egbert Reitsma

• District
  Centrum

• Year of creation
  1957

• Art type
  Art in / on a building, Wall sculpture

• Material
  Brick

• Dimensions
  h 2,00 x b 0,80 x d 0,85 m